A dumpster rental is a huge help during a home renovation, construction, or clean-out project. However, loading a dumpster isn’t as simple as just tossing things in. Strategically filling your dumpster is essential to maximize space and ensure safety.
Load Large Items First
When filling your dumpster, try to put in large, flat items first. Such items might include furniture, large pieces of drywall, or scrap lumber. If you fill your dumpster with smaller items first, you may not have enough room when it comes time to dispose of larger things.
Loading big things first means you won’t have to rent another dumpster down the road or find a different trash disposal option. You may also be able to rent a smaller dumpster (for a smaller fee) if you plan things out and load your dumpster with intention.
You may have to adjust your plans to load large things first, but it’s well worth any hassle. A little pre-planning can make your life much easier as you complete your project.
Strategically Place Smaller Items
Loading large items first is a great step, but your strategic filling doesn’t stop there. As you place additional debris or waste in the dumpster, try to avoid just tossing it in.
Instead, look for gaps between larger items and fill those first. Filling in spaces from the bottom up helps avoid any pockets of space to maximize the available volume in your dumpster rental.
Avoid Overfilling
If you plan appropriately and load your dumpster strategically, you should be able to get everything in without going above the fill line. As you fill up your dumpster, keep an eye on how close you are to this marker. If you start to get near it, it’s time to assess how much more debris you’ll have and how much will fit.
If you overfill your dumpster, your dumpster rental company may refuse to take it until the extra debris is removed. If they do take it, they will typically charge an additional fee.
An overfilled dumpster is often above the weight limit for that specific dumpster size, which strains the dumpster and the transport vehicle. It also poses a higher tip-over risk during transport.
As you think about maximizing your dumpster space, don’t forget that you can’t fill it all the way to the top. Keep that fill line in mind so your dumpster rental goes as smoothly as possible.
If you need a dumpster rental in Westchester County, call D. Barry Rubbish Inc. today. We’re your local dumpster rental specialists here to help with all your large-scale disposal needs. When you work with D. Barry Rubbish Inc., you’ll enjoy outstanding customer care, convenient weekday and weekend appointments, and prompt, reliable service. We have over 20 years of experience helping residents across the region with all their dumpster rental needs. Call us today to find out what type of dumpster rental is right for your next project.